39Synonyms found for petty

Word Origin & History

petty 1393, "small," from O.Fr. petit "small" (see petit). In Eng., not originally disparaging (cf. petty cash, 1834, petty officer, 1577). Meaning "of small importance" is recorded from 1523; that of "small-minded" is from 1581. An old name for "Northern Lights" was petty dancers.

Example Sentences for petty

On the issue of raising taxes, petty was a definite proponent of consumption taxes.

Also it give deepwater diving and mine diving lessons to officers and petty officers.

In some later version, the nurse is burnt at the stake, the punishment for petty treason.

As a youth, he became a petty criminal and a member of street gangs in his home town.